October 7th, 2025019Marni Cooper and Natalie Sigmon, two Blue Eagle Credit Union team members, were nominated for their volunteer efforts to receive a donation to their charity of choice. The credit union’s statement and eDocs vendor, Xpress Data Inc. (XDI) celebrated 30 years of business by choosing to donate a total of $30,000 to charity — $1,000 each to 30 recipients demonstrating acts of kindness.
Cooper was nominated for her work with Walk for MS and Sigmon for her work with LovABLE, the nonprofit behind Chris's Coffee and Custard.
Recently, XDI announced that Cooper was selected as one of the lucky recipients. As a result, Walk for MS —...
October 6th, 202508Press release courtesy of Virginia Business Magazine
Virginia Beach, VA (October 6, 2025) – Virginia Business has selected Rebecca Riordan, chief people & culture officer of Chartway Credit Union, as a 2025 Women in Leadership Awards recipient.
The “Women in Leadership Awards" celebrate top women executives for their overall professional accomplishments, civic engagement, mentorship and breaking glass ceilings. The honorees, selected by the Virginia Business leadership team, have consistently demonstrated remarkable leadership and integrity and make an impact on their community and/or Virginia as a whole.
"True leadership is...
October 3rd, 2025023Summit Featured Award-Winning Personal Finance Columnist and Author Michelle Singletary, with Opening Remarks by Virginia’s First Lady, Suzanne S. Youngkin
Source: https://www.vacu.org/about-us/news/financial-success-for-women-summit-draws-175-participants-as-virginia-credit-union
Virginia Credit Union and its Member One division brought the award-winning, nationally recognized Financial Success for Women Summit to Roanoke on Sept. 22, drawing 175 participants for a day of valuable insights into financial success, wealth building, and career development.
The fully booked event featured award-winning personal finance columnist and author...
October 3rd, 2025012Childhood Cancer Awareness month campaign raises $275K to support charity partners
Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union and its charitable arm, the Chartway Promise Foundation, wrapped a month of awareness, fundraising, and hands-on support for medically fragile children, called Promise Heroes, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Marking its 20th anniversary, the foundation’s September highlights included annual signature events — the Swings Fore Smiles golf tournament and A Night for Hope fundraiser — along with Wish and Dream Reveals, team member volunteer service projects, and partner-powered experiences across...
September 25th, 2025014Three-year sponsorship renewal reaffirms commitment to community, inclusion, and student success
Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union is proud to renew and expand its relationship with Norfolk State University (NSU) to include a multi-year sponsorship as the “Official Credit Union of NSU Athletics.” This continued collaboration deepens Chartway’s commitment to empowering communities through financial inclusion and aligns with NSU’s mission to help its students learn, grow and achieve their full potential.
“Chartway is proud to grow our sponsorship with Norfolk State University Athletics, continuing a collaboration...
September 25th, 202508Established in 2024, the DCCU Cares Foundation is the charitable arm of DuPont Community Credit Union. The Foundation’s mission is built around four focus areas critical to our vision of improving the financial health of our community: Financial Wellness, Financial Education, Member, Employee & Community Engagement, and Community Partnerships.
Because financial distress often starts with a lack of financial knowledge and resources, the DCCU Cares Foundation seeks to promote financial empowerment and teach our community smart money habits. We also recognize that those needing a helping hand up are often acutely affected by a lack of...
September 18th, 2025115$30K sponsorship to fund scholarships, cultural programming, and community engagement
Virginia Beach, VA (September 18, 2025) – Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce its sponsorship of Salt Lake Community College (SLCC), deepening its commitment to financial education, inclusion, and community development in Utah. Through this one-year commitment, Chartway will provide $30,000 in funding to support SLCC’s English as a Second Language (ESL) scholarships and the Center of Latin American Studies (CLAS).
The sponsorship includes $10,000 in scholarship support for ESL students who demonstrate financial need and $20,000 in unrestricted...
September 11th, 2025017Local teachers can now apply for a grant of up to $500 to assist with classroom projects that positively impact students.
The Blue Eagle Credit Union Teacher Grant application window opens the beginning of each school year for teachers in Roanoke, Lynchburg, and the surrounding areas. Applications are open through September 30, with recipients announced by the end of October. The application has full details, eligibility requirements, and deadlines.
Since 2016, more than $48,000 has been awarded to 105 teachers to benefit more than 18,000 students locally. The program is funded by Blue Eagle Credit Union team members who donate $2 to...
September 10th, 20250146Alexandria, VA – Democracy Federal Credit Union proudly celebrates a significant milestone as TeTee Bestman, Risk Management Officer, marks her 30th anniversary of dedicated service. Over the past three decades, TeTee has exemplified the mission and values of Democracy Federal Credit Union (DFCU) by protecting members, mentoring colleagues, and uplifting communities across the Washington metropolitan area.
TeTee began her career with the credit union as a teller in 1995 and quickly advanced to the role of Teller Manager, where she fostered a culture of operational integrity and exceptional member service. Her leadership trajectory...
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